ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has started taking theophylline. Which of the following client findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased wheezing shows theophylline's bronchodilator effect improving airflow in asthma or COPD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange urine, a benign effect clients should expect; it does affect contraceptives and stains contacts.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blurred vision is a common carbamazepine side effect indicating potential toxicity, unlike insomnia, tachypnea, or metallic taste.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about total parenteral nutrition (TPM). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN delivers nutrition intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, unlike other incorrect statements.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia; assessing heart rate ensures it's safe to administer.